Explanation posters residents night housing Singel 1 and 2

At the meetings on Sept. 23, 2025, posters were displayed to showcase the ideas for the new neighborhood at the Singel and solicit comments from residents. Below is a summary of the contents of those posters. 

Poster 1: Process and principles.

Process of plan formation

  • Plan and design
  • Plan preparation
  • Development of the area

What is an urban development plan?

An urban plan shows how an area should look and function in the future. The plan outlines a "dreamscape" in which living, working and relaxing come together. This includes buildings, roads, parks, greenery and traffic; everything that affects daily life. When drawing up such a plan, choices are made, for example about preserving greenery, improving traffic safety and providing sufficient living space. The goal: a pleasant, safe and functional environment where people feel at home and want to live.

Principles of neighborhood development

  • Develop a green district with approximately 150 homes.
  • 66% of homes are affordable.
  • Landscape and climate adaptive incorporation, with robust green structures.
  • A public space for exercise, recreation and meeting that is safe and accessible.

Principles of greenery and landscape

  • Preserve valuable, cultural-historical green structures.
  • Preserve and enhance the scenic landscape along the Hameland route.
  • Maintain and enhance ecological connectivity and biodiversity.
  • Establish connection with surrounding green space, both physically and visually. 

Poster 2: Themes of public space

Key emphases

  • Preserve and enhance the scenic landscape.
  • Use green space as a central green space for multiple functions.
  • Access destination traffic via Singel Road.
  • Walking trails that provide attractive detours.
  • Much attention to biodiversity and circular/nature-inclusive building.

Residents were able to contribute ideas on:

  • Appearance of the neighborhood: what character should the neighborhood have?
  • Water: how visible should water be in the neighborhood?
  • Greenery: what may the greenery look like?
  • Housing: what makes a neighborhood pleasant to live in?
  • Parking: how do we best solve parking?
  • Public space: how do you want to use it?

Other topics

  • Climate Adaptation
  • Biodiversity
  • Generation of energy
  • Residence Quality
  • Meeting
  • Exercise/sports 

Poster 3: Housing and neighborhood design

Two concepts

  1. Living at the village edge
  2. Living in the park

Living at the village edge

  • Traditionally designed residential area with distinct streets and blocks.
  • Parking on the street and in parking spaces.
  • Clear separation between private and public.
  • Village character, clear and recognizable.

Living in the park

  • Green is central; homes are located in park-like settings.
  • Parking more clustered or collectively arranged.
  • Front yard is the public space.
  • Sustainable living environment with a strong focus on nature, biodiversity and exercise.

Different housing types

  • Family housing
  • Back-to-back homes
  • Apartments
  • Modern row houses
  • Village row houses
  • Senior housing

Residents were able to contribute ideas on:

  • Who is the area suitable for living?
  • What building height is appropriate?
  • What design best suits the neighborhood?
  • What character should the neighborhood have?
  • What type of housing is especially needed?
  • What should we not forget when planning?

Other topics

  • Nature-inclusive building
  • Fences
  • Supplementary facilities
  • Sustainability
  • Social cohesion and control